Guess Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Guess Family Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,640 | 17 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 26 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 28 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Guess Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Guess Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 9 | $24,000 |
| California | 5 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $8,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $7,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 3 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church of the Good Shepherd | General support | $10,000 |
| St John in the Wilderness | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | General support | $3,000 |
| Samaritan House | General support | $3,000 |
| National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics | General support | $3,000 |
| Kim Health Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Families Together | General support | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Centraleastern NC | General support | $2,000 |
| GOOD360 | General support | $2,000 |
| Hilltop Home | General support | $2,000 |
| Ocean's Defender's Alliance | General support | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General support | $2,000 |
| Bread and Broth | General support | $2,000 |
| The League to Save Lake Tahoe | General support | $2,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General support | $2,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $2,000 |
| Monteray Bay Aquarium | General support | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymph Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Wake County | General support | $1,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| A Place at the Table | General support | $1,000 |
| The Carying Place | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy P Guess
- Benton P Guess
- Raleigh E Guess
- Samuel A Guess
- Caroline H Guess
Questions people ask
Does Guess Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Guess Family Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Guess Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy P Guess (President), Benton P Guess (Vice President), Raleigh E Guess (Secretary) and Samuel A Guess (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Guess Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and food and hunger.